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Diseases, 19 Sep 2020Stem rust control in wheat – a long-term success story
This year marks the centenary of cereal rust research at the University of Sydney. The primary focus of the work, which was initiated by Professor Walter Waterhouse, was Stem rust of wheat.
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Diseases, 11 Sep 2020Research to get to root cause of pulse and oilseed diseases
Researchers are seeking to learn more about soil-borne disease causing pathogens in pulse and oilseed crops.
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Diseases, 29 Aug 2020Digging deeper to understand crop performance
South Australian Research and Development Institute principal scientist in soil biology and molecular diagnostics Alan McKay says mid to late winter is an ideal time to examine crop roots to assess the presence and impact of soil-borne diseases. Dr McKay says uneven crop growth can be caused by a number of factors including drought, soil structure or toxicity issues, nutrient deficiencies or soil-borne disease.
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Diseases, 08 Aug 2020University's GRDC-invested rust research celebrates centenary
Walter Waterhouse was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry in France during World War I. Upon his return to Australia, Professor Waterhouse initiated cereal rust research at the University of Sydney.
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Diseases, 30 Jul 2020Gene discovery to fight canola crop virus
A global hunt is underway to discover genes that provide resistance to the Turnip Yellow Virus, with exciting discoveries already occurring in canola research
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Diseases, 16 Jul 2020Genetics offer insight into crown rot disease severity
The genome sequence of the Fusarium crown rot pathogen has provided insights into shifts in disease severity on wheat crops.
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Diseases, 26 Jun 2020Grower project confirms widespread fungicide resistance to net blotch in southern WA
Research finds widespread fungicide resistance to spot and net forms of net blotch in WA barley.
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Diseases, 25 Jun 2020In-season fungicide options show potential to control barley Loose smut
Trials in Western Australia’s Great Southern region have confirmed an in-season fungicide application is an effective way to reduce the impacts of Loose smut in barley crops.
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Diseases, 22 Jun 2020Researchers discover hidden diversity of downy mildews
Downy mildews can cause devastating sorghum and maize diseases and exotic mildew pathogens pose a threat to the Australian summer grains industry. Two species – sorghum downy mildew and Philippine downy mildew of maize – are classified as high-priority exotic plant pests, while other exotic downy mildew pathogens also pose threats to summer grains.
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Diseases, 18 Jun 2020Adept fungal disease could impact northern chickpea growers if conditions are wet
Beware of fungal disease adept at surviving low rainfall conditions if there is a wet northern winter.
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Agronomy
Agronomy
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Growers urged to focus on minimising risks of spray drift this season
Research is continuing into finding spray drift reduction techniques.
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Accurate weather forecasting data underpins best-practice weed spraying
It pays to check weather conditions, labels and machinery set-up to prevent spray drift.
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Widespread acidic soils impede legume potential
A survey of 300 commercial paddocks in the northern region has shown that acidic soils may be affecting potential legume production
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Existing soil-landscape data can predict PAWC
Researchers are working to correlate readily available soil-landscape data to plant-available water capacity, creating a way for growers to use that information to inform cropping...
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Crop variety data released to guide 2020 sowing programs
Making decisions about crop varieties is now easier with new NVT data available
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2020 South Australian Crop Sowing Guide to inform growers' variety decisions
The 2020 South Australian Crop Sowing Guide is now available to support growers with their variety choices.
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Lipid composition clue to frost tolerance
Researchers are starting to unlock the secrets of how frost-tolerant wheat varieties cope with the cold, with the identification of a biochemical pathway unique to...
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Frost should not drive input decisions, researchers say
Results from trials across southern and Western Australia have reassured growers that farm input decisions have little impact on the susceptibility of wheat crops to...
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Grower stories
Grower stories
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Harvest gains through online networking
@Harvestloss is an exciting twitter platform that has been guiding growers in their quest to reduce grain losses at harvest time.
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Confidence in cropping future after two decades of weed management
A 20-year paddock survey has highlighted the changing weed management practices of growers in WA’s northern agricultural region.
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Timely safety lessons emerge from header fire
Mallee grower Ian Hastings has devised a new system to enable fire-fighting from the safety of the tractor cabin, instead of standing in the paddock,...
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Ripping combination aims to remediate sands
Deep ripping combined with liquid nutrient injection could be the recipe needed to remediate Tristan Baldock’s Mallee-type sands by 2029.
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Chickpeas’ chilling tolerance tested to broaden sowing times
Sowing chickpeas earlier than recommended can reduce the risk of terminal drought. However, just how early needs to be balanced against chickpeas’ sensitivity to cold...
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Satellite data diagnosing soil constraints
With soil constraints estimated to cost Australian grain growers more than $1.5 billion in lost production every year, researchers at the University of Queensland are...
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Weeds, pests and diseases
Weeds, pests and diseases
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HWSC an option to manage wild radish
A new fact sheet from GRDC outlines wild radish’s ecology, herbicide resistance status and management options.
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Rust reports spark calls for monitoring
Reports of early infections of stripe rust in some Victorian wheat crops have prompted calls from experts for growers to review their variety ratings.
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New tool cuts Russian wheat aphid action threshold guesswork
Scientists have developed a new tool to take action against Russian wheat aphid (RWA).
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Common and curious pests unmasked
University of Melbourne postgraduate student Josh Douglas has helped demystify the factors contributing to pest outbreaks and crop damage that could help guide management options...
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Stem rust control in wheat – a long-term success story
This year marks the centenary of cereal rust research at the University of Sydney. The primary focus of the work, which was initiated by Professor...
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Research to get to root cause of pulse and oilseed diseases
Researchers are seeking to learn more about soil-borne disease causing pathogens in pulse and oilseed crops.
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Grains industry must be aware of markets changing chemical residue limits
Trade implications could be felt as grains markets move to develop chemical regulations.
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Help at hand to optimise spray systems this season
Northern region croppers have access up-to-date advice on spray systems and regulations.
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PBRI participates in a global collaboration for plant health
Plant pests and diseases cause up to 40 per cent of food crop losses every year. International research collaboration through initiatives such as the Plant...
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Long investigation lifts the lid on illegal interstate trade of lupin
The extended drought in the eastern states of Australia resulted in shortages of quality stock feed in many regional areas, particularly entering the summer of...
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Grain storage
Grain storage
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Improving results for grain storage aeration cooling
Adding aeration to storage facilities is one of the most effective means of maintaining grain product quality. When correctly designed and managed, aeration achieves cooler...
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Temporary grain storage tips
Strong crop plantings across much of Australia for winter season 2020 mean growers might need to consider temporary storage for their grain harvest.
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Crops
Crops
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Drought research probes roots–soil bond
In the continuing quest to develop more resilient grain crops, Australian scientists are investigating the mechanisms that drought-tolerant plants use for survival under water-limited conditions
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Roots-soil interplay the new production frontier
University of Adelaide researchers are analysing soils from across Australia in a search for microbes that will boost chickpea productivity
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Early sown canola planted into stored soil moisture may hang on and yield better if there is a tough finish
Research demonstrates early-sown canola produces efficient roots to help boost yields.
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Can linseed make a comeback in the western region?
WA trials suggest linseed may have potential as alternative break crop to canola in HRZ.
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Consider soil water storage before sowing a grain sorghum crop
Northern region growers are contemplating late sowing options for sorghum.
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Lower-risk sorghum provides extra income streams for western Queensland growers
A low-risk alternative to irrigated cotton is performing well in western Queensland.
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Hyper-yield push moves to mainland HRZ
Growers have the opportunity to host on-farm trials, join networks and participate in awards as part of a new hyper-yielding crops research project. The research...
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Valuable learnings from wheat phenology research
Central Queensland wheat growers can reap a significant yield benefit by identifying the ideal target flowering window for a region and adapting sowing date for...
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Innovation
Innovation
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Pros and cons of deep ripping on an angle
Deep ripping on an angle can improve machinery trafficability in many situations, as well as boosting crop emergence. But there is a price to pay...
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‘Greenness’ indicates tolerance in wheat varieties
Tools that measure a crop’s ‘greenness’ could help breeding programs to select wheat varieties tolerant to the root lesion nematode, Pratylenchus thornei. Researchers from the...
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Taking the footwork out of field work
When monitoring and measuring canola flowering periods, visual assessments and record-keeping need to be carried out every couple of days, which means lots of people...
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Gene data to power canola/environment matchmaking
GRDC-invested research is matching genetic data with the phenological behaviour of hundreds of varieties of canola to help identify the best variety for the environment.
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Australians not up to the mark on wholegrain consumption
A recent study has shed light on the wholegrain consumption behaviours of Australians, with researchers from the University of Wollongong and the Grains & Legumes...
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New AEGIC test to examine the truth of wholegrains
Following the release of a new official definition of what comprises wholegrain flour, the Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre has developed a test to verify...
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Breeding new grain varieties, such as short-season wheats is important but complex
Geneticists seek to breed new grain varieties to help manage climate change.
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Wheat biodiversity delivers when dealing with heat stress
AI breeding strategy for bread wheats uses genomic predictions to find stress solutions.
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Farm business
Farm business
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The pitch: agtech start-ups share plans to solve grain issues
The Grains AgTech Showcase free, online event will be held on Wednesday, October 14 is open to grain growers, agronomists, advisers, researchers and industry stakeholders.
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Grains entrepreneur GROWS her expertise through AgSkilled
Courses on offer for grains entrepreneurs to develop management skills and network.
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Western GRDC Grower Network News
The western region Grower Network groups met to discuss and prioritise constraints and opportunities for the five port zone areas.
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Have a say in grains research through Grower Network
Grain growers in the southern cropping region are invited to provide GRDC with ideas to advance their industry.
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Fair versus equal: the farm succession juggle
Farm management experts say succession planning should be taken seriously to avoid problems in the future.
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Marketing specialist says knowledge rules when selling grain
Developing a marketing plan and building positive relationships with buyers have been highlighted as two ways to minimise downside risk when marketing grain.
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